Westway Music has announced a new partnership with Birmingham Hippodrome's New Musical Theatre Department, with the release of the original cast EP for The Jingleclaw, the festive family musical tailored for children aged 3+.

The stage production of The Jingleclaw premieres at Birmingham Hippodrome's Patrick Studio on 13 December 2024, running until Saturday 4 January 2025. .

Set in a quaint village surrounded by snowy mountains, The Jingleclaw follows Astrid, a young musician eager to march to the beat of her own drum, and her encounter with The Jingleclaw, a mischievous creature who despises festive cheer and music. This enchanting story comes alive through original songs packed with holiday magic and mischief.

The Jingleclaw features Alexia McIntosh as The Jingleclaw, Isabella Gervais as Astrid, Mpilo May as Dad, Miiya Alexandra as Jacob, Alex Cardall as Hans, and Sue Appleby as Ms. Whimsy.

The EP has been produced, orchestrated, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Joe & Nikki Davison for Auburn Jam Music, with Executive Producers: Tim Gilvin, Robyn Grant, Birmingham Hippodrome. Music and lyrics are by Tim Gilvin, with lyrics by Robyn Grant.

TRACK LISTING

Jingleclaw’s Back – Alexia McIntosh, Original Cast of The Jingleclaw

My Own Drum – Isabella Gervais, Original Cast of The Jingleclaw

Violin – Miiya Alexandra, Alexia McIntosh, Original Cast of The Jingleclaw

Snowball – Original Cast of The Jingleclaw

The creative team includes director Anthony Lau, movement and puppetry director Laura Cubitt, set and costume designer Charlotte Henery, lighting director Sean Gleason, sound designer Giles Thomas, and puppetry designer Mikayla Teodoro.

Neil O’Brien from Westway Music said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to launch this first collaboration between Westway Music and Birmingham Hippodrome’s New Musicals Department. Both teams share a passion for nurturing new musical theatre talent and delivering fresh, original content. The release of The Jingleclaw EP offers an exclusive preview of the music that will dazzle families and audiences this holiday season.”

Head of New Musical Theatre at Birmingham Hippodrome, Deirdre O’Halloran, said: “We’re so excited to release The Jingleclaw EP in collaboration with Westway Music. The Jingleclaw is our first in-house produced musical here at the Hippodrome and has been created especially for our youngest audience as an introduction to musical theatre. We can’t wait for people to hear the wonderful original songs that Tim and Robyn have created for this fantastic festive show.”

The Jingleclaw full EP is available now on all major streaming platforms here.